On Saturday, April 18, Olivos Golf Club hosted the inaugural qualifying round of the World Corporate Golf Challenge Argentina, where eight championship pairs emerged from a competitive field of corporate executives and talented amateurs to advance toward the national final. These elite competitors now set their sights on representing Argentina at the 2026 WCGC World Final in Beijing.
A Premier Corporate Tournament
The World Corporate Golf Challenge Argentina stands among the most prestigious corporate golf circuits in the world. Drawing distinguished executives from Argentina’s business elite, the tournament exemplifies the WCGC mission: to unite the corporate world through the sport of golf, fostering meaningful connections across industries and markets.
With over 32 participating nations and a global presence spanning six continents, the WCGC brings together the finest corporate golf talent, elevating competitive play while maintaining the camaraderie and networking ethos that defines the circuit.
The Challenge: Fourball Stableford
The qualifying round showcased competitive excellence under the Fourball Stableford best ball format—a demanding test of skill, strategy, and partnership. The level of play and tournament spirit reflected the core WCGC objective: to strengthen relationships within the corporate sphere through sport, creating lasting professional and personal connections.
As the organising team noted, “The level of play and the spirit of the tournament reflect the true objective of the WCGC: fostering bonds within the corporate world through sport”.
Eight Pairs Advance to the National Final
The following championship pairs have qualified for the national final, where one pair will earn the distinction of representing Argentina at the World Final in Beijing:
| Rank | Player 1 | Player 2 |
| 1 | Oscar Sbrolla Horacio | Mateo Sbrolla Horacio |
| 2 | Eduard Harper Mark | Andrés León Matalón |
| 3 | Marcelo Travella | Esteban Travella |
| 4 | Nicolás Brunetti | Carlos Vannoni |
| 5 | Pablo Perotti | Germán Maschwitz |
| 6 | Augusto Baccari | Carlos Baccari |
| 7 | Juan Pablo Torrendel | Joaquín Lizarralde |
| 8 | Maximiliano Hawes | Javier Donzelli |
Olivos Golf Club: Argentina’s Premier Links
The tournament was contested at Olivos Golf Club, long recognised as one of Latin America’s finest golf destinations. Designed by golf architect Luther Koontz under the influence of legendary Alister MacKenzie, Olivos has served as host to prestigious competitions, including the Argentine Open and the Korn Ferry Tour, earning it the local distinction of the Augusta of Argentina.
This world-class venue provided the ideal stage for the WCGC Argentina qualifier, combining championship-calibre course design with the professional standards demanded by the global WCGC circuit.
Championship Organization
The WCGC Argentina organisation is led by executive partners Cristian Iglesias, a senior golf professional, and Lorena Palacios, CEO of LP Productions. Together, they have positioned the Argentine qualifier at the highest international standards, bringing world-class tournament management and corporate golf excellence to the local market.
Their commitment to advancing corporate golf in Argentina reflects the WCGC’s mission of bringing the world of business together through sport.
Official Partners
The WCGC Argentina qualifier was proudly presented and supported by the following organisations:
- Palma Miami Beach Residences (Real Estate)
- Nippon Extreme by Bridgestone Argentina
- ALAMO Rent a Car
- Altos Las Hormigas (Bodega)
- Lázaro Cueros
- Rakan Pop Korn
THE ROAD TO BEIJING
These eight qualified pairs will now compete in the national championship final, where one winning pair will earn the distinction of representing Argentina at the 2026 WCGC World Final in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 19–23 at Beijing Qinghe Bay Golf Country Club.
The transition from national qualifier to world championship represents the pinnacle of corporate golf achievement—an opportunity for Argentina’s finest executive golfers to compete on a global stage against elite corporate competitors from over 30 countries worldwide.
The path to Beijing begins now. Every stroke counts.
